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Tuesday 12 April 2011

Sakura at Dawn

from Seismic_2000 at flickriver
I have missed the flowering
of the cherry tree,
falling petals
rain down on me;

a carpet of white
and mossy green.

I am soaring high
to the furthest trees
with the kissing bees
and the singing birds


watercolour by Tracy Cupitt
and swooping down
with the lowering sky
to brush the earth
with clouds of skirt.



- Shaista Tayabali, 2011

I dedicate this poem to my friend, and Dad's reader, Dr Dawn Owen, who is fighting the good fight in Addenbrooke's as I write. April is opaque outside her window, as 'they' are building extensions; a kaleidoscope of cranes and gravel and tunnels greet her eyes. Not a cherry petal in sight. Biopsy over, fever still, morphine for the pain... "I feel just like a lizard today," she said. "Keep opening and closing my eyes."

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16 comments:

  1. Ruth12 April 2011 at 16:52

    Petal-tears in my eyes. For Dr. Owen, from your words, and from you.

    And that generous and kind link on your sidebar. Thank you so much.

    One in the hood of poetry, one in the clasp of hands. One under the clouds of skirt!

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  2. Loree12 April 2011 at 19:41

    I hesitate to comment sometimes because it seems as if every time I can only say: what beautiful words. But it is true and my comment is sincere.

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  3. steven12 April 2011 at 22:39

    shaista this exquisite extension of your compassion and insight gives testament to the power of your friendship. steven

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  4. Sherry Blue Sky12 April 2011 at 22:54

    Lovely words, Shaista. They make up for Dr Dawn's lack of blossoms. I love her courage and wry humor, feeling "like a lizard, I keep opening and closing my eyes." May she heal fully, and swiftly. Keep writing your beautiful poems, Shaista. They truly bless this old world, so in need of blessings.

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  5. Brian Miller12 April 2011 at 23:44

    there is such serenity in your words and an intimate touch of nature...love that...daph

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  6. ayala13 April 2011 at 00:52

    beautiful words...

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  7. Jannie Funster13 April 2011 at 00:54

    Sounds that you miss those, as I miss the lilacs in Canada.

    And lovely dedication too. You sound like a very very nice person.

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  8. Anonymous13 April 2011 at 01:47

    Nice imagery. I hope your friend is doing well!

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  9. Cloudia13 April 2011 at 08:13

    thank you for the breath of wisdom and humanity




    Warm Aloha from Waikiki


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  10. Tess Kincaid13 April 2011 at 14:45

    What a lovely gift for your friend. Sending love and peace. xx

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  11. Claudia13 April 2011 at 18:12

    beautiful flowing words and what fantastic pics to got with them - let the cherries blossom..

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  12. *14 April 2011 at 07:17

    Oh, may Dr. Dawn feel better!

    "I am soaring high
    to the furthest trees"
    with her, with you, hoping for a speedy recovery!

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  13. ds15 April 2011 at 02:20

    So beautiful. My sincere hope that Dr. Dawn is doing better...

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  14. Vinay Leo R.15 April 2011 at 07:38

    serenity and intimacy; to fly with the leaves and set with the sun, a spring take! very nice!

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  15. Isabel Doyle19 April 2011 at 14:06

    lovely blossom
    as well as fellow exiles, I'm afraid we have something else, unseen, in common

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  16. Laurie Kolp19 April 2011 at 14:29

    You have such a beautiful blog, Shaista! This piece is lovely... I especially like the first stanza.

    ~laurie

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